CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on a thatched cottage in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on a thatched cottage in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the ... more

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MALMESBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on the historic Malmesbury Abbey in the Cotswold town of Malmesbury on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

MALMESBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on the historic Malmesbury Abbey in the Cotswold town of Malmesbury on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - ... more

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CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: A sign warns motoristsl in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: A sign warns motoristsl in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly ... more

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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People sit besides the river as they enjoy the fine weather in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People sit besides the river as they enjoy the fine weather in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A ... more

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MALMESBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: Plants grow around the front of the historic Old Bell Hotel near Malmesbury Abbey in the Cotswold town of Malmesbury on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

MALMESBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: Plants grow around the front of the historic Old Bell Hotel near Malmesbury Abbey in the Cotswold town of Malmesbury on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular ... more

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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People browses shops, restaurants and cafes in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People browses shops, restaurants and cafes in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist ... more

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CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - ... more

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CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the ... more

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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: Elderly visitors sit and and talks as sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: Elderly visitors sit and and talks as sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, ... more

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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People sit besides the river as they enjoy the fine weather in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People sit besides the river as they enjoy the fine weather in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A ... more

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CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the ... more

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CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - ... more

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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: A family plays in the river in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: A family plays in the river in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the ... more

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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People sit besides the river as they enjoy the fine weather in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People sit besides the river as they enjoy the fine weather in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A ... more

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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: Ducks swim in the river in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: Ducks swim in the river in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds ... more

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CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on a thatched cottage in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on a thatched cottage in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the ... more

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CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CHIPPING CAMPDEN , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the ... more

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CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - ... more

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CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - ... more

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CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

CASTLE COMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: The sun shines on historic buildings in the Cotswold village of Castle Combe on April 12, 2011 in Wiltshire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - ... more

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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People browses shops, restaurants and cafes in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER , UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 12: People browses shops, restaurants and cafes in the Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water on April 12, 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. A popular tourist ... more

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The Cotswolds: Outstanding natural beauty in the UK

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A popular tourist destination, the Cotswolds - which lie mainly within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire - are sometimes called the 'Heart of England' and has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.﻿